Good stable job - IT Department Roseville, CA Employee Review

4.0
May 12, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Very stable and relatively easy job. Great benefits. Good working conditions depending upon your department. Lots of room for growth and future career opportunity. The city is, and has been, growing exponentially for years - and I don't doubt that it will continue to do so.

Cons

As the city grows, the efficiency of labor and work environment worsens. It grows steadily more hierarchical and subject matter experts are not respected. Data that shows poor performance or problems are ignored or skewed to "make the department/city look good". Problems aren't viewed as opportunities for improvement, which is highly disappointing. Culture and goals seem to be simply buzz words that sound good, but aren't followed.

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
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Pros

Many frontline staff truly care about the community and work hard to provide excellent service. Working directly with patrons—especially children and families—can be very rewarding. Some coworkers are incredibly dedicated and supportive.

Cons

Unfortunately, the overall work environment is challenging. Staff are consistently overworked and underappreciated, and expectations often shift without warning. Processes, priorities, and procedures change so frequently that there is little opportunity to feel mastery or stability in any role. Upper management struggles with communication, transparency, and consistency. Decisions are often made without staff input or clear explanation, and training opportunities are minimal to nonexistent. Part-time staff in particular are treated as inferior and disposable, which contributes to low morale. There is a pervasive “you’re lucky to be here because others want your job” attitude that discourages collaboration, professional growth, and psychological safety.

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